McGovern Irish Dance Weekly Newslettter - Week of January 24 - January 30

Shelagh Mcgovern

Week of January 24 - January 30

 

This Week’s Schedule Changes/Updates
 

Dayton OH

Troy OH

Lafayette IN

NO CLASSES ON SATURDAY
Make up day for Saturday Dancers:

Thursday Jan 27

5:45 - 6:30 Bun Grad 
7:15 - 8:00 for levels 3 and above

 

 

 

Regular Schedule

Winter Workshop Weekend
See schedule below!

 

Studio Schedules

Winter Schedule will remain the same
Below is the standard schedule and does NOT reflect any changes to schedules.
Any schedule changes will be announced within this newsletter, on parents facebook page and via text/email. 

You can also find schedules for each studio on our web page under the    HOME     page tab

        DAYTON       |       TROY       |       LAFAYETTE
 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

4:30 - 5:00
Baby JIg
Ages 2 - 3

2:45 - 3:15
Mini Jig
Ages 4 - 5

5:45 - 6:45
Open Org Steps
Rince Cairde

5:45 - 6:30
Celtic Stars
Beginners 7 and Up

9:15 - 9:45
Baby JIg
Ages 2 - 3

5:15 - 5:45
Tiny Jig
Ages 3 - 4

3:15 - 3:45
Little Jig
Ages 5 - 6

6:45 - 7:45
Ull/Mean Grad
Rince Cairde

6:30 - 7:30
Beginner Adults

9:45 - 10:15
Tiny/Mini JIg
Ages 3 - 4

6:00 - 7:00
Ull/Mean Grad
Rince Cairde

3:45 - 4:15
New Beginners
Less than 1 Year

7:45 - 8:45
McGovern Team Elite

Thursdays may also be used for special practices which would take priority over sessions

10:15 - 10:45
LIttle JIg
Ages 4 - 5

7:00 - 8:00
Adults (including Beginner Adults)

4:15 - 4:45
Jump’n Jig mixed class (Mary & Jude)

    

10:45 - 11:30
Beginners/Celtic Stars
 

4:45 - 5:30
Beginners/Celtic Stars

    

11:30 - 12:30
MTE Soft Shoes
 

5:30 - 6:15
Beginner Hard Shoe/Advanced Celtic Stars

    

12:30 - 1:15
MTE Hard Shoes
 

6:15 - 7:00
Bun Grad/Advanced Celtic Stars

    

1:15 - 2:00
MTE also includes sets Rince Cairde & Advanced Celtic Stars
 

7:00 - 8:00
Craobh Grad

      
 

TROY OH STUDIO SCHEDULE - TUESDAYS

Lafayette IN Studio Schedule - Saturdays

6:00 - 6:30

Baby JIg Ages 2 - 3

10:00 - 10:45

Beginners

630 - 7:00

Tiny JIg Ages 3 - 4

10:45 - 11:30

Bun Grad

7:00 - 7:30

Mini/ Little Combo Ages 4 - 6

11:30 - 12:45

Teams/Ceili/Performance

7:30 - 8:15

Beginners ages 7 and up

12:15 - 1:00

Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad
   

1:00 - 2:00

Mean Grad & Up plus Open Org material

 

 

Winter Workshop
$60 per dancer - you come to the sessions that apply to you.  ALL Nationals dancers are required to participate in the TEAMS practices.


We will be focusing on our CRN material primarily to prepare for CRN Nationals in February.

Dancers from any studio location are welcome to any of the classes.  If you are in Ohio and want to travel with me, please let me know so I can make arrangements for car rental/hotel.  Be prepared to share the travel expenses.


Visit our MID Store to reserve your spot in the Workshops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday Jan. 29, 2022 Saturday Jan 30, 2022 Sunday Jan 31, 2022

5:30 - 6:00 Jump’n Jig Class
Preschool Irish Dance in Lafayette IN!


6:30 - 7:15  Beginners Workshop
Our current beginners are welcome to attend)
6:30 - 8:30
Current member’s workshop (includes Bun Grad  - Craobh Grad)

10:00 - 10:30 Jump’n Jig Class
Preschool Irish Dance
 

Regular classes

10:45 - 11:30 Bun Grad
11:30 - 12:15 Teams
12:15 - 1:00 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad
1:00 - 2:00 Mean Grad & Up

10:00 - 10:30 Jump’n Jig Class
Preschool Irish Dance

Regular classes

10:45 - 11:30 Bun Grad
11:30 - 12:15 Teams
12:15 - 1:00 Ullmhuchan/Mean Grad
1:00 - 2:00 Mean Grad & Up

 

 

Tuition - Monthly and Term Payments

Just a friendly reminder that Monthly tuition payments are due on or before the 15th of each month.

If you are a Term Payer - your next installment is due on or before January 15.

Please log into your parent portal to check your account status AND make sure you are set up to receive text messages from the Parent Portal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sports Bra 101
Much to every girl's chagrin there comes a time that she MUST purchase a bra and once you do that, as an Irish dancer you will need to also have a few sports bras on hand.

You should be wearing a sports bra each time you practice and perform.  It should be concdered a part of your costume and is just as important as your ghilles and hardshoes.

Once you star wearing the proper undergarments, you will find that you will feel more comfortable while you dance and you will erofrm much better, plus your costume and appearance will fit much better.

Each dancer's needs will vary as to when to start wearing one and what kind to get .  Typically it is at about age 10 you start wearing one, but that could be earlier or later as everyone is different.

If you have questions, please feel free to ask, however, if you are thinking that your or your dancer might need one, then she probably does.

What is a Sports Bra?
Sports bras are designed ot provide support to women's breasts and minimize breast movement while excersing, dancing or playing sports.  Breast motion is difficult to reduce without s sports bra because the ligaments in the breasts do not contain strong structural support.

Finding a Sports Bra that Best Suits You:

Determine Your Level of Activity

Low Impact Midium Impact High Impact
Walking Spinning Running
Weight Training Skiing Irish Dance (both soft & hard shoes
Road Cycliing In-line skating Step/High Impact Aerobics
Rock Climbing Stair Climbing Softball
Yoga Fast Walking Soccer
  Tennis/Racquetball Horseback riding
  Golf Basketball
     


When to Replace a Sports Bra
Unfortunately, sports bras don't last forever.  However, a sports bra thiat is hand washed will usually last longer that a sports bra that is machine washed and tumble dried.  Sports bras need to be replaced because the elasticity in the bra's support material starts to weaken.

Women who wear a sports bra 3 - 4 times per week usually need to replace their sports bra within in 6 - 12 months.

Signs that a sports bra should be replaced:

  • A noticeably looser fit
  • Increased breast motion during excercise or while playing sports
  • Fabric pilling